2013 NOFA Summer Conference Workshops Announced

2013 NOFA Summer Conference Workshops Announced
Join NOFA for a weekend of learning, networking, and fun with people who are transforming the food system in the Northeast.
Conference registration is now open, with early bird rates through July 9th
In addition to hundreds of practical skills and farming workshops, the conference features live entertainment, children's and teen conferences, a country fair, organic meals, 100 exhibitors and much more. The conference will take place August 9-11 on the University of Massachusetts, Amherst campus.
Complete Workshop list now availableEight workshop tracks: Beginning Farmer, Community Supported Agriculture, Grazing, Nutrient Density, Organic Land Care Track, Permaculture, Cooperatives, Winter Growing and Season Extension
Five half-day pre-conferences on Friday, August 9th, including: "Farming Smarter, Not Harder" with Richard Wiswall, “Honeybee Hive Products" with Ross Conrad, "Growing with the Biological System" with Dan Kittredge, "Homestead Poultry Flock" with Jim Adkins, "Growing and Marketing Cut Flowers" with Diana Doll
Affordable Registration & Creative Financing: Camping and dorm housing are available, as are creative financing options like work exchange and the Farming Education Fund.
Group discounts of $100 per person are available to groups of 5+ adults with an organization, college/institution, or farm. Bring the whole farm crew to the conference affordably!
www.nofasummerconference.org

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Beginning Farmers offers information on how to start a farm, planning a new farm, funding resources and finding land to start your farm on. We cover all areas of farming from raising chickens and goats to mushroom production, and urban farms to business farming. Internships and employment opportunities posted regularly.